DAY 14: 2 CHRONICLES

“And he said, “Listen, all Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem and King Jehoshaphat: Thus says the Lord to you, ‘Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed at this great horde, for the battle is not yours but God’s.” (2 Chronicles 20:15)

Dear Christian,

When you’re afraid, where do you turn?

Jehoshaphat was surrounded by a great multitude who was to go against him in battle. He cried out to the Lord in fear and the Lord said through His prophet, “You will not need to fight in this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed. Tomorrow go out against them, and the Lord will be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:17)

One of the most common commands in the Bible is: “Fear not.” And it is usually followed by the Lord’s assurance, “For I am with you.”

I think of Moses when God called him out of a burning bush. Moses says, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?” (Exodus 3:11) And God does not answer Moses by saying he believes in him, that he can do it, that he’s amazing. No. God says, “But I will be with you” (Exodus 3:12)

The Lord comforts us and reassures us not because of who we are but because of who He is. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” (Psalm 73:26)

Love,
Patsy

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Created as part of the Books of the Bible Collection where I meditate on God’s beauty and faithfulness from beginning to end for 66 days from Genesis to Revelation. Each painting will be accompanied by an envelope containing a personal reflection based on the text the painting is based on.

An 8x10 inch original watercolor painting on 100% cold pressed cotton paper, 2023.